Germany’s far-right AfD sees surge in support after it criticises Donald Trump’s Iran war - as.ft.com/r/0f5fec19-a... via @FT

Why the far right's Le Pen or Bardella have the best chance of reaching the the runoff for the French presidential election next year - and the best chance of winning overall: France’s crowded race to replace Emmanuel Macron - www.ft.com/content/3bf9... via @FT

I took a break from talking about the French far right to address one of my other obsessions, the state of the River Ganges and how to save it, at Harvard's Mittal Institute for South Asia. Thanks to Diana Eck and colleagues for having me! youtu.be/y8j6ZAYdjSw?...

France's far right is hoping for a big win. Interview with Marco Werman for The World (PBX/WGBH) last night - theworld.org/embed/audio/cG9zdDo2NjY5NTg=

Can Marine Le Pen or Jordan Bardella win next year's French elections? You bet they can, especially if they keep attracting disillusioned supporters of the traditional right. TV interview on @france24.com - f24.my/BtB3

'I am too long away from water./ I have a need of water near.' Can't argue with Edna St Vincent Millay: it's time to go sailing.

Germany’s far right at odds over conscription - as.ft.com/r/6587d133-d... via @FT

How the French far right plans to win power, and what it will do when it gets there www.spirales.eu/far-right/

Don't believe the pundits who inexplicably said France's far-right RN had done badly in recent local elections. The results, and this poll in Le Monde showing that 75% of people saw them emerging stronger, tell another story. Also, polarisation and dissatisfaction among voters is deepening.

People will be closely studying how Hungary's opposition pulled off their win in such a pro-incumbent system. Important to note that the theme was corruption. Democrats need to get much better at calling out Trump's corruption.

This week on the Lede Rana Dasgupta joined me to discuss war, oligarchy, his new book After Nations and "the end of American hegemony". Listen to the full episode @newlinesmag.bsky.social: newlinesmag.com/podcast/how-...

Hungary’s Orbán concedes defeat as opposition heads for landslide win - as.ft.com/r/7b251571-3... via @FT

Great intro for a caustic book review... (Source: Private Eye, 3-16 April 2026)

The amazing thing is that Trump's actions, including the Iran war, have (so far) done so little damage to his far-right populist allies in Europe - The European Right, Facing Setbacks of Its Own, Keeps Its Distance From Trump whowhatwhy.org/internationa...

Germany’s far right AfD distances itself from Donald Trump over Iran war - as.ft.com/r/b705f5ca-7... via @FT (This took a long time to happen, but it's a significant moment for the European far right.)

Populists will regret doing God - (This is one reason Le Pen has been successful in bringing the far right to the brink of power in France. She has little time for old fashioned moralising or conservative Catholics - except billionaire supporters) as.ft.com/r/63541ea0-e... via @FT

‘Lively portraits of Le Pen and Bardella – and countless RN voters – are what make the book such a page-turner’ — LSE Review of Books, 31 Mar 2026, The rise of the far right in France, by Laurent Warlouzet. blogs.lse.ac.uk/lsereviewofb...

NEW: Victor Mallet’s Far-Right France @hurstpublishers.bsky.social examines the rise of the far right in France through the successful alliance between Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella and their appeal to rural voters. Review by @laurentwarlouzet.bsky.social @sorbonne-universite.fr 👇

Ed speaks to Trump more often than I speak to my mum.

Part 2 of podcast/interview on Far-Right France - where it could go wrong for Bardella and Le Pen - Helvetix Café/Blick/Richard Werly: Les dessous de la vague RN en France (et son possible échec) www.blick.ch/fr/fr/monde/...

Far-Right France to be discussed at the AAPA (the Anglo-American Press Association) in Paris on April 8, 1730. Members only, so join via aapafrance.org if you're not one already. With Vivienne Walt, Alexandre Berg, Martin Gelin. victormallet.org

These people have a funny way of saying "Environmentalists have been proved right yet again."

L'avenir de la France; [Partagé via Blick - Helvetix Café] Pour les Européens, le RN peut gagner la présidentielle www.blick.ch/fr/fr/podcas...

Book now for April 28 in Paris or online americanlibraryinparis.org/event/frfran...

Wonder why....

As French voters go to the polls this weekend for local elections, how will successes of the far right impact Europe? Read 'Far-Right France' by @vjmalletft.bsky.social 'Crisply written, meticulously researched.' @observeruk.bsky.social 25% off w/code FRANCE25 ➡️ tinyurl.com/3bkxkurr

Book a place now! Roundtable on populism and democracy at King'sCollege London at 6pm on March 24 www.eventbrite.com/e/populists-...

Glad to see Far-Right France is on display - Thank you, Hurst! victormallet.org

Remember playing in the woods and damming the streams?Among the trees — how to restore forests for our own future - as.ft.com/r/9d97fbdb-7... via @FT

Next weekend: The battle for France’s cities sets the stage for presidential showdown - as.ft.com/r/cbbf823d-5... via @FT

We had a full house at the Frontline Club for Victor Mallet's new book. With Anna Gross and Matthew Holehouse. This week, we'll be back for an emergency sitrep event on the war in #Iran. We're expecting another sold-out event. Last few tickets available: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sitrep-war...

Some good news on shipping and emissions giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... @financialtimes.com @attractamooney.bsky.social @peterfoster.bsky.social

Latest opinion poll shows an extraordinary surge for Jordan Bardella and France's RN. See the new book Far-Right France for more on his chances www.lefigaro.fr/politique/pr...

So far in 2026, America has launched a military strike on 22% of Saturdays

BOOK NOW! (Event in Paris at 19.30 on April 28) Debate on France's far-right movements, with Catherine Fieschi and Baptiste Roger-Lacan. See reply below for more details on the new book Far-Right France: Le Pen, Bardella and the Future of Europe americanlibraryinparis.org/event/frfrance26/

Louvre boss resigns months after €88mn jewel heist - as.ft.com/r/f3904eaa-3... ...and it seemed so promising. - see her Lunch with the FT in 2023 - Louvre director Laurence des Cars: ‘We have to face all the dark spots of our history’ - as.ft.com/r/dec647d3-4...

support the free press www.ft.com/content/8cc9...

Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella are on course to govern France for the far right after national elections due next year. See Nick Cohen's latest interview in which he asks about my new book Far-Right France: Le Pen, Bardella and the Future of Europe www.youtube.com/watch?v=FItN...

Fascinating review from @MarkMazower of what looks like a great book about the Lutetia Hotel - Hotel Exile: Paris in the Shadow of War — rooms with a view of history - as.ft.com/r/66968f5b-15b… via @FT

Turmoil in France between far left and far right. Arrest of Andrew formerly known as Prince. Epstein. Trump tariffs. Four years of war in Ukraine. Excellent France 24 programme with @VJMallet @janinedigi Murtaza Hussain, Peter Conradi www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/...